Events Coordinator
Part-time position in Chicago, Coordination nationally
Part-time position in Chicago, Coordination nationally
This is a position of an Events Coordinator who will help plan and manage all community events and partnerships for Khalil Center nationally.
This role requires a self-motivated, independent individual who has basic familiarity with mental health and Islamic concepts and theology.
Manage meetings and speaking engagements related to community outreach and partnership building
Managing and initiating contracts with community agencies.
Working with accounting and HR to provide invoicing to host agencies for agreed upon rates
Negotiating fees between KC and community institutions.
Working with the marketing and development departments to plan strategic events to advance the mission of the organization.
Planning fundraising events or banquets for KC supporters, stakeholders and donors.
Operations related to outreach work, i.e. Ensuring fulfillment of commitments to our partners, building new partnerships, etc.
Eliciting feedback and checking in intermittently with key contracted partnerships or sites where KC is hosted.
Initiating outreach efforts to various Masajid or community organizations to market/bring awareness to Khalil Center and its services.
Coordination of meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences that pertain to outreach efforts.
Ensuring documentation of data and beneficiaries served at events, ensuring staff compliance with event management protocols, ex. KC branding is visible, collection of pictures from events, social media/website marketing of the events, posting events on staff calendars.
Following up with agencies to gather feedback on events conducted and advancing relationships with partner agencies.
Bachelors in organization management, human resources, social work or psychology
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook a must
Familiarity with Islamic theology, customs, rituals and rules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple staff and diverse projects
Excellent time management skills
Punctual, with attention to detail
2 years office or project management experience preferred
Social media/marketing management and training
NOTE: This position requires a degree of flexibility on the part of the Employee who may be directed by the Clinical Director toward managing the needs of the organization. Therefore, the duties may not be limited to the below description.
5 hrs/day over 4 days/week, professional office setting, relaxed business casual attire (culturally attuned to Islamic work context)
Works predominantly out of Lombard, IL office
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers & filing cabinets
Driving to community partners
$20-25/hr
No benefits offered due to part-time nature of the position
This position may grow into a full-time job based upon performance and success within the position.
Executive and Operations Direction
June 15th, 2023.